LonelySutton
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I really didn't know where to put this. But for some unknown reason at my workplace it is NOT ok to celebrate the birthdays of the people who actually work there.
But, it is ok to have parties for people who get pregnant OR people that are getting married. I actually don't understand that at all because both things are truly none of the workplaces business and both involve strangers to the workplace.
Everytime someone gets knocked up they have a baby shower where I work. I typically don't go as a statement. I think it is rude. Basically saying if you don't live your life a certain way, we don't value you as much. Not as if society doesn't tell you that all the time. It is horrible I think for the workplace to get involved in these judgments. Today I forgot and came out of my office during the party and this person asked why I wasn't there... ugh it was so frustrating. I pretended I had work but everyone knew that was crud.
I think it would be ok if co workers wanted to have a shower for a co worker OUTSIDE of the workplace. But I think it is beyond inappropriate to do it at work and I resent it. My life choices (or circumstance) is just as important and valuable as everyone elses.
But obviously not.
All the single people or people who think this is inappropriate have to scatter and pretend they are too busy to go.
I guess this is just a rant because it will never change. People just can't stop.
But, it is ok to have parties for people who get pregnant OR people that are getting married. I actually don't understand that at all because both things are truly none of the workplaces business and both involve strangers to the workplace.
Everytime someone gets knocked up they have a baby shower where I work. I typically don't go as a statement. I think it is rude. Basically saying if you don't live your life a certain way, we don't value you as much. Not as if society doesn't tell you that all the time. It is horrible I think for the workplace to get involved in these judgments. Today I forgot and came out of my office during the party and this person asked why I wasn't there... ugh it was so frustrating. I pretended I had work but everyone knew that was crud.
I think it would be ok if co workers wanted to have a shower for a co worker OUTSIDE of the workplace. But I think it is beyond inappropriate to do it at work and I resent it. My life choices (or circumstance) is just as important and valuable as everyone elses.
But obviously not.
All the single people or people who think this is inappropriate have to scatter and pretend they are too busy to go.
I guess this is just a rant because it will never change. People just can't stop.